Innovation

Trust Architecture: Designing Systems That Citizens Believe In

As government services increasingly move to digital platforms and AI-assisted systems, public trust is shaped not only by policy but by how those systems are designed. So, to strengthen citizen confidence while advancing modernization, agencies are implementing a trust architecture that focuses on building transparency, fairness, and reliability.

Disposable Software and the Future of Government Technology

The evolution of AI coding tools has raised the prospect of “disposable software” that would reduce the need for expensive, long-term maintenance. But although appealing, this paradigm shift would be challenging for government to implement. A SpecOps approach, though, may solve the problem.

CX Innovation: Reminder Text Messages Make a Difference

People often learn they’ve lost access to social services benefits when they try to access them and fail. An innovative Louisiana program helps change that by sending text message reminders about deadlines, submission requirements, and other concerns.